Anesthesiology is the backbone of operating procedures globally—it is a highly specialized field with no margin for error. Anesthesiology clinicians play a critical role in not only the safety of surgical procedures but also the satisfaction of patients, whose experience can be impacted by the surgical experience, pain levels and recovery time.   In this episode, we are talking to John Di Capua MD, CEO of North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), as well as Rafael Cartagena MD, NAPA's Executive Vice President and COO, about anesthesiology and the role it plays in the operating room.